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Real vs Atletico controversy reignites debate over VAR’s true purpose Maybe it is time to scrap VAR. Seriously, what is the point of having it? VAR was introduced to help eliminate major human errors.

The audio of the VAR making the decision to award Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby has been released. The VAR overruled the decision made on the pitch that Erling ...

We’ve resisted for as long as we can, but we now simply have no choice. Here, then, against our better judgement, are the 10 biggest VAR f*ck-ups in Premier League history. We haven’t included that ...

The decision was made to allow what ended up being Manchester City's winning goal in Sunday's game at Old Trafford. Michael Regan/Getty Images Matt Donohue, the video assistant referee (VAR) who ...

CHANCES ARE Matt Donohue will not be assigned a Manchester United match for a while. Donohue, the VAR who mistakenly recommended that Erling Haaland’s winner be allowed in Sunday’s derby, will be ...

MANCHESTER — Manchester United boss Michael Carrick looked angry as he called the decision “staggering” and the process behind it “worrying” as United defender Lisandro Martinez called it an ...

The Manchester derby is rarely short on drama, but the latest installment was defined more by the whistles and monitors than the football itself. Former Man City star Richards was pulling no punches ...

Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby. Erling Haaland's goal - which ...

Norwegian oil and gas producer Var Energi VAR1.72%increase; up pointing triangle agreed to buy Oslo-listed peer BlueNord BNOR 1.13%increase; up pointing triangle in a cash and stock deal valued at ...

And so here we are. The World Cup finalists are set. After two compelling semifinals—one marked by France’s inability to cope with Spain’s discipline, the other marked by England’s tactically ...

In the world of soccer, there are many mantras and false myths. Such as "new coach, guaranteed victory" and "penalty kicks are a lottery." There's also the belief that in a World Cup year, the Ballon ...